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Sternglas MerionvsPhoibos Storm Corsair

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Merion
SternglasMerion
MSRP $701
Storm Corsair
PhoibosStorm Corsair
MSRP $480

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Merion41mm
Storm Corsair40mm
Power Reserve
Merion41h
Storm Corsair40h
Water Resistance
Merion200m
Storm Corsair200m
MSRP
Merion$701
Storm Corsair$480

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
14mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
46mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Green
Lume
Luminova
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko TMI NH35
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$701
$480

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What people say

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Sternglas Merion

The value proposition of the Sternglas Merion is consistently praised by reviewers. Reviewers disagree on whether the Sternglas Merion is the best dive watch under €500.

Phoibos Storm Corsair

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Storm Corsair for its quality and value, with many finding it superior to other brands in its price bracket and appreciating its excellent, bright lume. The watch features a thinner case and an updated movement, contributing to its strong value proposition, particularly with launch discounts. However, the bracelet is noted by some as feeling cheap, and one owner reported an internal bezel misalignment, suggesting a potential factory defect. On balance, owners rate the Phoibos Storm Corsair highly for its impressive lume and overall quality at the price point.

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